BAD news for Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans, star player will…
The star player in question here is seamer Kagiso Rabada, who recently left Gujarat Titans' camp and returned to South Africa due to personal reasons
Kagiso Rabada has departed from Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 camp
The Gujarat-based franchise announced on Thursday that the South Africa seamer has left their camp due to 'personal reasons'. This setback comes ahead of their clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6.
Rabada was acquired by GT for INR 10.75 crore
The Gujarat-based franchise acquired Rabada's services at the IPL 2025 auction for a whopping fee of INR 10.75 crore.
Gujarat Titans' statement on the matter
"Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa from the ongoing season of the IPL due to some personal reasons. The South Africa international was a part of Gujarat Titans’ first two matches of the IPL 2025. Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa to deal with an important personal matter," the IPL franchise said in a statement.
Rabada's performance in IPL 2025
The South Africa seamer made his debut for the Gujarat Titans in their clash against the Punjab Kings and finished with the figures of 1/41 in 4 overs. Against the Mumbai Indians, Rabada again proved to be expensive and finished his quota of 4 overs with figures of 1/42. He was absent during GT's clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
When will Rabada return?
GT have refrained from providing the reason as to why the South Africa seamer left their camp. Currently, it is also unclear as to when Rabada will return in action for the Gujarat-based franchise.
Gujarat Titans' performance in IPL 2025 so far
With 2 victories from their first 3 matches of the season, Shubman Gill's side currently sit at fourth place with 4 points on the table. Their next clash will be against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.